Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Who appointed him over the earth? Who put him in charge of the whole world? New Living Translation Did someone else put the world in his care? Who set the whole world in place? English Standard Version Who gave him charge over the earth, and who laid on him the whole world? Berean Standard Bible Who gave Him charge over the earth? Who appointed Him over the whole world? King James Bible Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world? New King James Version Who gave Him charge over the earth? Or who appointed Him over the whole world? New American Standard Bible “Who gave Him authority over the earth? And who has placed the whole world on Him? NASB 1995 “Who gave Him authority over the earth? And who has laid on Him the whole world? NASB 1977 “Who gave Him authority over the earth? And who has laid on Him the whole world? Legacy Standard Bible Who appointed Him with authority over the earth? And who has laid on Him the whole world? Amplified Bible “Who put God in charge over the earth? And who has laid on Him the whole world? Christian Standard Bible Who gave him authority over the earth? Who put him in charge of the entire world? Holman Christian Standard Bible Who gave Him authority over the earth? Who put Him in charge of the entire world? American Standard Version Who gave him a charge over the earth? Or who hath disposed the whole world? Contemporary English Version From the very beginning, God has been in control of all the world. English Revised Version Who gave him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world? GOD'S WORD® Translation Who put him in charge of the earth? Who appointed him to be over the whole world? Good News Translation Did God get his power from someone else? Did someone put him in charge of the world? International Standard Version Who entrusted the earth to him? Who made him responsible for the entire inhabited world? Majority Standard Bible Who gave Him charge over the earth? Who appointed Him over the whole world? NET Bible Who entrusted to him the earth? And who put him over the whole world? New Heart English Bible Who put him in charge of the earth? or who has appointed him over the whole world? Webster's Bible Translation Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world? World English Bible Who put him in charge of the earth? Or who has appointed him over the whole world? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho has inspected for Himself the earth? And who has placed all the habitable world? Young's Literal Translation Who hath inspected for Himself the earth? And who hath placed all the habitable world? Smith's Literal Translation Who committed to him the earth? and who set up the habitable globe all of it? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhat other hath he appointed over the earth? or whom hath he set over the world which he made? Catholic Public Domain Version What other is established over the earth? Or whom has he placed over the world, which he made? New American Bible Who gave him charge over the earth, or who set all the world in its place? New Revised Standard Version Who gave him charge over the earth and who laid on him the whole world? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho has control over the earth? Or who has made all the world? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who commanded the Earth and made all the world? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who gave Him a charge over the earth? Or who hath disposed the whole world? Brenton Septuagint Translation And who is he that made the whole world under heaven, and all things therein? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Confirms God's Justice…12Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice. 13Who gave Him charge over the earth? Who appointed Him over the whole world? 14If He were to set His heart to it and withdraw His Spirit and breath,… Cross References Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Colossians 1:16-17 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Isaiah 45:12 It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host. Psalm 24:1-2 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. / For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. John 1:3 Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. Hebrews 1:2-3 But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. / The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Proverbs 8:27-31 I was there when He established the heavens, when He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep, / when He established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep gushed forth, / when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth. ... Romans 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. Revelation 4:11 “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. Acts 17:24-25 The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. / Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. Psalm 89:11 The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. The earth and its fullness You founded. 1 Corinthians 8:6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. Jeremiah 27:5 By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. Treasury of Scripture Who has given him a charge over the earth? or who has disposed the whole world? Who hath given Job 36:23 Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity? Job 38:4 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. Job 40:8-11 Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous? … the whole world. Jump to Previous Appointed Authority Care Charge Disposed Earth Entrusted Habitable Inspected Laid Placed Responsible Whole WorldJump to Next Appointed Authority Care Charge Disposed Earth Entrusted Habitable Inspected Laid Placed Responsible Whole WorldJob 34 1. Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice10. God omnipotent cannot be unjust 31. Man must humble himself unto God 34. Elihu reproves Job Who gave Him charge over the earth? This phrase questions the authority and sovereignty of God, emphasizing that no one has given God His power or position. In the biblical context, this reflects the understanding that God is the ultimate authority over creation, as seen in Genesis 1:1, where God is the Creator of the heavens and the earth. The rhetorical question implies that God's authority is inherent and self-existent, aligning with passages like Isaiah 40:13-14, which highlight God's wisdom and independence. Historically, this challenges the ancient Near Eastern views of multiple deities with divided powers, asserting monotheism and God's unique sovereignty. Who appointed Him over the whole world? Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on God's justice and sovereignty. Elihu's speeches are found in Job 32-37, and he is known for his passionate defense of God's righteousness. 2. Job The central figure of the Book of Job, a man who experiences immense suffering and seeks to understand the reasons behind his trials. Job's account is a profound exploration of faith, suffering, and divine justice. 3. God The ultimate authority and creator, whose sovereignty and justice are central themes in the Book of Job. Elihu emphasizes God's unparalleled power and wisdom in governing the world. 4. The Earth/World Represents the entirety of creation over which God has sovereign control. Elihu's rhetorical questions highlight God's unmatched authority over all creation. 5. The Friends of Job Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom but fail to grasp the complexity of God's ways. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is the ultimate authority over the earth and all creation. His governance is unmatched and unquestionable. Human Limitations Acknowledge our limited understanding of God's ways. Like Elihu, we must approach God's sovereignty with humility and reverence. Trust in Divine Justice Trust that God's justice is perfect, even when circumstances seem unjust. His ways are higher than ours, and His purposes are beyond our comprehension. Worship the Creator Let the recognition of God's sovereignty lead us to worship and adore Him as the Creator and Sustainer of all things. Seek Wisdom In times of confusion or suffering, seek wisdom from God, who alone understands the complexities of life and the universe.(13) Who hath disposed the whole world?--Or, Who hath set the whole world upon Him? i.e., entrusted it to His care; in the other sense it means, "Who but He hath made the whole world, and who, therefore, can have the interest in it which He must have?"Verse 13. - Who hath given him a charge over the earth? The argument seems to be that if God had "received a charge," and were in possession of a mere delegated authority, like the subordinate gods of heathen nations, he might have an interest apart from that of those whom he governs, and so be tempted to be unjust; but as he is the Author of all and the sole Ruler of all, his interest must be bound up with the true interests of his creatures, and cannot clash with them. He can thus never be unjust, since he can have no temptation to be unjust. Or who hath disposed the whole world? rather, Who hath laid upon him the whole world? (see the margin of the Revised Version). Elihu repeats the idea of the previous clause in other words. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoמִֽי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix gave Him charge פָקַ֣ד (p̄ā·qaḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit over the earth? אָ֑רְצָה (’ā·rə·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Who וּמִ֥י (ū·mî) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix appointed [Him] שָׂ֝֗ם (m) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set [over] the whole כֻּלָּֽהּ׃ (kul·lāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every world? תֵּבֵ֥ל (tê·ḇêl) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8398: The earth, the globe, its inhabitants, a particular land Links Job 34:13 NIVJob 34:13 NLT Job 34:13 ESV Job 34:13 NASB Job 34:13 KJV Job 34:13 BibleApps.com Job 34:13 Biblia Paralela Job 34:13 Chinese Bible Job 34:13 French Bible Job 34:13 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 34:13 Who put him in charge (Jb) |
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